Season Review · April 24, 2026
Mixed fortunes - Ups and downs in an unpredictable season
Season 17 at Nuney Park was truly a rollercoaster, showcasing a team that experienced both promising moments and challenging setbacks. Finishing in 7th place in Division 6 with 30 points, the club demonstrated resilience despite a record of 9 wins, 3 draws, and 10 losses. The season's fun fact? It was a season of football with its own unique story—marked by moments of brilliance and lessons learned on the pitch.
Gary's mark
3/5
Season Review
Finished
7th
Points
30
Record
9-3-10
GD
-8
Gary "Nano" Pettit-Thompson IV
Lead Football Journalist
The Match & Season Desk
Data-first, narrative-second. If it happened on the pitch, Gary filed it.
A Columns Desk filing — visual season centre first, then the full notebook.
Season Centre
The campaign in pictures — before the filing.
Position
7th
Points
30
Win Rate
41%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-2-3-1
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Jose Linares
CF
10 contributions
Top scorer
Jose Linares
CF
6 goals
Top assists
Daniel Adekoya
LCM
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 30
- P50
- Scoring
- 42
- P29
- Defence
- 50
- P50
- Goal difference
- -8
- P38
3/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
9-3-10
Wins
9
41%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
10
45%
Attack · Defence
-8 GD
Goal Contributions
John Akhtar
RW · 6G
6
Jose Linares
CF · 6G · 4A
10
Moustapha Ndiaye
RW · 6G · 2A
8
Ralph van der Wal
LW · 4G · 2A
6
Vitor Rodrigues
CF · 3G · 1A
4
The Filing
Gary's notebook, desk by desk — with the forthcoming newsroom voices framed around the edges.
From Gary's Notebook
Season Overview:
Filed by
Gary Nano
Season 17 at Nuney Park was truly a rollercoaster, showcasing a team that experienced both promising moments and challenging setbacks. Finishing in 7th place in Division 6 with 30 points, the club demonstrated resilience despite a record of 9 wins, 3 draws, and 10 losses. The season's fun fact? It was a season of football with its own unique story—marked by moments of brilliance and lessons learned on the pitch.
Throughout the campaign, Nuney Park displayed flashes of attacking prowess, netting 42 goals, though defensive lapses led to 50 goals conceded. The team’s journey was characterized by a mix of spirited performances and tough defeats, reflecting the unpredictable nature of their season.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Top scorers each netted 6 goals, showcasing offensive versatility
- Consistent contributors with multiple assists, including Jose Linares (4 assists) and Ralph van der Wal (2 assists)
- Solid discipline with no yellow or red cards for key players
- Notable resilience in matches, despite a tough overall record
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Nuney Park could benefit from tightening their defensive organization to reduce goals conceded. Additionally, increasing consistency in performance across matches would help climb higher in the league standings. Developing a more disciplined approach to avoid unnecessary setbacks could also be advantageous.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Nuney Park’s Season 17 was a tale of ups and downs, marked by talented individual contributions and areas needing growth. The team’s offensive efforts were commendable, but defensive stability and consistency remain key focus points. With some strategic adjustments, the club can aim for a stronger, more balanced campaign in the future.